UM-Flint reserves the right to make changes to scholarship and renewal criteria as needed.

At UM-Flint, we want you to focus on starting your university experience strong—not on how you’ll pay for college. Available for first-time freshmen coming out of high school, our new Freshmen Merit Scholarship program offers more funding for students with a strong academic record and a desire to excel.

No separate application to fill out—first-time freshmen are automatically considered for Freshmen Merit Scholarships when they apply to UM-Flint.

Immediate eligibility to receive scholarship funds for up to four years, for qualifying incoming freshmen who meet the minimum guidelines.

Instant information on which scholarship amount you qualify for—no waiting for an answer.

Annual award amounts ranging from $3,000 to $7,000, with a limited number of full in-state tuition/fees scholarships available.***

Qualifying for Freshmen Merit Scholarships

Available to first-time freshmen coming from high school, Freshmen Merit Scholarships are awarded automatically based on your cumulative high school grade point averages as well as ACT and/or SAT test scores at application. The minimum requirements include a 3.25 high school grade point average with a 24 ACT/1160 SAT score. If your grade point average and/or test scores increase to a qualify you for a larger award, you will receive notifcation that your award has been increased. Students who receive scholarships must maintain a minimum grade point average and credit hours at UM-Flint to have their awards renewed.

Full In-State Tuition/Fees Merit Scholarships

Full in-state tuition/fees merit scholarships (covering full time resident,in-state tuition and fees) are awarded to 10 attendees of the UM-Flint Scholarship Competition. The Competition is held annually (at a date to be determined) and is by invitation-only. To qualify for consideration for the Competition you must have a complete admission application by December 1st. Applicants meeting Honors Program qualifications (3.7+ GPA and 27+ ACT/1260+ SAT) are most likely to receive an invitation.

University of Michigan-Flint Honors students have been accepted into the most prestigious graduate and professional schools in the country. In fact, 95% of our Honors students applying to medical school have been accepted and 100% of our Honors students have been accepted to graduate and professional schools.